Chelsea 3-0 Wolves: Garnacho shines, Joao Pedro scores
Chelsea won 3-0 in round 11 of the Premier League. Malo Gusto opened the scoring in the 52nd minute from Garnacho's pass; Pedro Neto scored against his former team; Joao Pedro sealed the score after Estevao Willian's assist.
Chelsea beat Wolves 3-0 in a game where the quality of their wing attacks and central control made a big difference. Malo Gusto opened the scoring in the 52nd minute with a header from Alejandro Garnacho's pass. Pedro Neto then scored against his former club from a simple combination with Garnacho, before Joao Pedro finished off Estevao Willian's assist.
Key Moment: Gusto Unlocks at 52 Minutes
The turning point came early in the second half. From a situation where Garnacho broke free and hung the ball, Malo Gusto chose the perfect spot to head the ball, opening his goal account for Chelsea after 98 appearances. This goal untied the knot for "The Blues" against the 5-man defensive structure that Wolves deployed from the first half.
Garnacho – creative focal point on the left wing
Garnacho, with 8.1 and two assists, was Chelsea's biggest star. His movement along the flank and sudden acceleration allowed him to create a 1-1 advantage, especially when Marc Cucurella kept positioning himself intelligently to isolate his marker. From there, Garnacho's crosses became the decisive weapon for both Gusto's opener and the assist for Pedro Neto.
The center axis controls the rhythm, Enzo is the nucleus
Enzo Fernandez (7 points) was at the heart of the attack, controlling the tempo and threatening the opposition goal from set pieces. MoisE9s Caicedo (6.8 points) provided energy in pressing and winning the ball, although he paid the price with several fouls and a yellow card. This combination helped Chelsea maintain constant pressure, especially after the break.
Solid defense: Fofana pushes high, Chalobah sweeps behind
Wesley Fofana (7.6 points) often pushed forward to help Chelsea keep the ball in the opponent's half, while also handling set pieces well in the penalty area. Behind, Trevoh Chalobah (7.6 points) read the situation early, choosing a smart position to block rare counter-attacks. In goal, Robert Sanchez (7.5 points) did not have to move much but still showed solidity.
Substitutions create immediate impact
In the 64th minute, Estevao Willian came on and immediately left his mark with a pass to Joao Pedro to seal the score. Before that, Wolves tried to keep the game in a 5-man defense, making it difficult for Liam Delap (7 points) to find space in the first half, but when Chelsea accelerated after the break, the quality of coordination decided.
Second half highlight: Pedro Neto scores
As Chelsea set the pace, Pedro Neto (7.9) accelerated strongly down the flank and scored against his former team after an assist from Garnacho. The connection on both wings gave Chelsea a variety of approaches to the penalty area, thereby finishing the match.
Chelsea player rating table
| Player | Point | Key Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Sanchez | 7.5 | Steady; little work as Chelsea dominate. |
| Malo Gusto | 7.8 | Headed in the opening goal in the 52nd minute from Garnacho's pass; first goal in 98 games. |
| Wesley Fofana | 7.6 | High up the pitch to control the ball; solid at set pieces in the box. |
| Trevoh Chalobah | 7.6 | Read the situation well, choose a position to block counterattacks. |
| Marc Cucurella | 7.7 | Pressure in midfield; assist Garnacho in isolating his marker. |
| MoisE9s Caicedo | 6.8 | Effectively approached to win the ball but committed a foul and received a yellow card. |
| Enzo Fernandez | 7.0 | Organizational nucleus; danger from fixed situations. |
| Pedro Neto | 7.9 | Speed up the second half; score against his former team from Garnacho's assist. |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 8.1 | Two creators; constantly creating mutations on the left. |
| Liam Delap | 7.0 | Struggling against Wolves' five-man defence in the first half. |
| Joao Pedro | 7.7 | Second half performance improved; scored 1 goal. |
| Estevao Willian | 6.5 | In the 64th minute; assisted Joao Pedro right after entering the field. |
Tactical perspective
- The left winger is the main drill: Cucurella holds his position, stretches the defense to allow Garnacho to have a 1-1 and make the decisive pass.
- Controlling the middle: Enzo sets the tempo, Caicedo increases ball-winning to maintain constant pressure.
- Active transition: Fofana pushed high, Chalobah swept behind, helping Chelsea suffocate Wolves' counter-attacks.
With an explosive second half and clearly deployed tactics, Chelsea closed the match with three convincing points.
